* Have your NAR number or your name on the outside, large
and clear enough that the contest officials can easily read it. Teams must use
the Team number or name. USMRSC 9.4

* Have been constructed by yourself or by one or more
members of your Team. You may not enter Ready-To-Fly rockets (no construction
required) in NAR sanctioned competition. USMRSC 9.9

Know the rules

Your having a grasp of the bigger picture can increase your
enjoyment of NAR competition. You can read the Pink Book Lite to see only
the rules for competitors, not for Contest Directors or other contest
officials. Read the full USMRSC (Pink Book) to see all the rules.

What is the Goal?

* You want to build your entry as accurately as you can
because the judges will measure the main dimensions to within 0.5 millimeter. USMRSC 50.12.2

* You want to construct your model carefully, to the best
of your ability, because the judges will award points based on the quality of
your work and how closely your entry matches the data you provide about the appearance
of the real guided missile, rocket vehicle, or space vehicle. USMRSC 50.1, 50.12.1, 50.12.5

Does it Qualify for SC?

1. Is an accurate scale model of an existing or
historical guided missile, rocket vehicle, or space vehicle. USMRSC 50.1

2. Is not a scale model of an amateur rocket or
missile, unless the prototype is of obvious historical significance. USMRSC 50.2

3. Must not be built from a plastic model kit
that was not intended to fly, such as a PMC entry. USMRSC 50.4

Are There Any Special Considerations?

* You can use parts from commercial plastic kits on Scale
models. However, you must point this out to the judges in you supporting
documentation. USMRSC
50.4

* For maximum points, no one can catch the model as it
descends. You may choose to catch the model or have someone else catch it as it
descends (human intervention). If anybody catches the model as it descends
instead of letting it hit the ground, the judges will award maximum damage
points as a penalty. USMRSC
16.7

* If the ‘human intervention’ (see above) is accidental
(in the opinion of the Range Safety Officer), you can choose to accept maximum
damage points or do the flight over (unofficial flight). USMRSC 16.7

* If the prototype is staged, you can fly it single
staged. That is, your model will have all the stages, but only the first stage
will have a motor. USMRSC
50.8

* If you enter an upper stage by itself, you must provide
documentation that the upper stage did, in fact, fly by itself. For instance
the WAC Corporal is a popular single stage kit. However, the actual prototype
never flew without the Tiny Tim booster and is thus not suitable for Scale
Competition. USMRSC 50.8

* For maximum points, you should build a model of one
particular serial numbered prototype (round). If your prototype was massed
produced (such as a military missile/rocket), it does not have to be a serial
numbered round. However, you may lose points in this case. USMRSC 50.6

Do I Have to Return My Entry?

* You must return your entry to the judges so they can
award damage points. USMRSC
16.8, 50.13.1

* The Contest Director can require that you return your
entry. USMRSC 9.10

How Many Flights Can I Make?

* You can make two flights, but the judges will use only
the best flight for scoring. USMRSC 10.1

How is the Competition Scored?

* In STATIC scoring, the judges award points for the scale
data you provide. Minimum allowable data is listed in USMRSC 50.12.1. The
judges are looking for accuracy of major dimensions, accuracy of color and
markings, accuracy of details, and craftsmanship, taking into consideration the
difficulty of building the model and adapting it for flight. USMRSC 50.12

* In FLIGHT scoring, the judges award points for
conducting a ‘mission’, for achieving a safe and stable flight, and deduct
points for damage (damage points) the model receives on landing. If you cannot
return your model to the judges after its flight, the judge will award maximum
damage points which will be subtracted from your final score. USMRSC 50.13

* Judges can award extra points for a particularly good
data packet. Such a packet, for example, is easy to read and understand i.e. it
presents data in the order of the Scale Judging Guide (CB-8-80). It also
presents dimensions beyond the minimum allowable, multiple substantiating
sources for dimensions and/or color, affidavits from sources connected with the
prototype, paint samples, detailed photos, etc. USMRSC 50.12.1

* Don’t go overboard. The judges will deduct points for
“data not pertinent to the prototype model” or that complicates judging. USMRSC 50.12.1

* Only present data for things you have actual included in
your entry. Your entry will be judged by the data presented in your scale
packet. NOT by what your opinion, not by the opinion or knowledge of the judge.
USMRSC 50.12.1

* The judges will get “up close and personal” with your
entry, using calipers to measure “small scale dimensions”. USMRSC
50.12.2